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Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Subtly integrated into the natural environment between wind sculpted boulders and verdant rain forest sits the tranquil haven of the Surin Spa. Rustic elegance seems like an oxymoron but both of these words s…
View from Lomtalay Restaurant, The Surin, Phuket Lomtalay Thai Restaurant, Seafood Set Menu, The Surin Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by the Yum List (Monica Tindall) For our first evening in Phuket we delight in unobstructed panoramic views of the Anda…
Believe it or not we found it difficult to find a breakfast which was just as awesome as the incredible luxury places we stayed in Phuket. The Pavilions however, not only matched its classiness in accommodation with its food, but provided a gastronomic adventure a…
This month The Yum List asks friends from around the world to name their five favourite restaurants in a city of their choice. Here’s our first list of personal favourites from Marcus: Marcus’ Top 5 Thong Lor, Bangkok Restaurants Mellow, Thong Lor – Great fe…
The Pavilions Phuket caters for the most private gastronome dining experiences. In-villa dining is none of the usual hotel drudgery. The team at The Pavilions is truly concerned with providing a gourmet experience. We tried their in-villa barbecue which you ca…
Sunset at Catch Beach Club *** Please note: At the time of writing the Thai government were in the process of announcing that all permanent structures located on public beaches would shortly be removed. The parts of this club on the other side of the road stil…
Chef Supreeda (Ooy) Watcharaporn Chef Supreeda (Ooy) Watcharaporn of SILK Restaurant, Andara Resort and Villas, shares with The Yum List some of the reasons why she got into chef-ing and some stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into th…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Even on a blustery day in low season, Baan Rim Pa impresses in style and setting. Surrounded by banyan trees and other lush tropical foliage, the traditional two-story teak house sits up above the crashing sea. Look o…
The Andara Resort and Villas Phuket offers a wide range of activities to guests whether of a relaxing nature or more adventurous. We are persuaded to sample a cookery class with the lovely Chef Ooy. We find a colourful table set up for us, literally groaning with ing…
Words: Kirsten Durward . Photos: Monica Tindall Ask any Phuket expatriate resident about Ka Jok Se and you get a surprisingly similar reaction. The eyes twinkle, the edges of the mouth lift instinctively and a naughty look of glee overtakes the face. From first …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Courtesy of Dream Images I came to the Dream Hotel in Sukhumvit purely for convenience as it was round the corner from a conference I was attending. However it proved to be an extremely pleasant surprise for the price, and I felt …
Carrot Cake Prawn Mee Shanghai Mee Chef Jason Serving Chicken Rice Condiments for Rice Porridge Chicken and Cheese Bites Gado Gado Smoked Chicken Salad Soba Noodles “Asian Street” Buffet Dinner, Eccucino, Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Words by Polly Szantor Imag…